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Arsenal launch The 100 Club

Arsenal launched The 100 Club on Friday, to formally recognise some of the Club's greatest former players.

Seventy-one retired players with more than 100 league appearances have been enrolled in The 100 Club, which was launched by Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick and 1971 Double-winning goalkeeper Bob Wilson.

Legends attending the launch event included two more goalkeepers - Jimmy Rimmer and John Lukic - with defenders Billy McCullough, Lauren and Club appearance record holder David O’Leary also present.

Former midfielders included Michael Thomas, whose goal sealed the 1989 league triumph at Liverpool, Invincibles star Robert Pires and Alan Skirton.

Also enjoying the celebrations were forwards Tony Woodcock, John Radford and Alan Smith.

The 100 Club

At 78, Billy ‘Flint’ McCullough was the oldest player in attendance. Alex Forbes, 88 and the last surviving member of the 1950 FA Cup-winning team, who now lives in South Africa, is the oldest member of The 100 Club.

In their time with Arsenal, The 100 Club members contributed to 20 of the Club’s 27 major trophies. Their combined appearances total 16,122 over 54 seasons.

Welcoming the players to Emirates Stadium, Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick said: “It is a pleasure to welcome such an esteemed group of former players to The 100 Club. The faces in attendance bring back so many happy memories for everyone connected with Arsenal Football Club.

“It is only right that as we continue to evolve and aim for new honours and success, we remember those former players that helped make Arsenal what it is today. I look forward to seeing members of The 100 Club at future matches.”

Led by a committee of Bob Wilson, Pat Rice and Frank McLintock, The 100 Club will provide its members with an ongoing official forum to engage with Arsenal, and regular opportunities to attend matches at Emirates Stadium and official Club events.

In addition, an executive box is being transformed into The 100 Club for regular use by members. This will be available for hire by supporters at some matches.

Bob Wilson, former Arsenal goalkeeper and The 100 Club committee member said: “The Club was very receptive when Pat Rice, Frank McLintock and I started to talk through how such a large group of ex-players could still feel engaged and part of The Arsenal in its present day existence, and we are beyond delighted to be here today at the launch of this very special club.

“Arsenal is a club steeped in history, tradition and class, and I know that every member of The 100 Club is delighted to have a continued official connection. We’re one big family and are very much looking forward to seeing the familiar faces at Emirates Stadium on a matchday and at future events.”

All members of The 100 Club have received specially-designed red-and-white ties. In future all players with 100 Arsenal league appearances to their names will automatically be enrolled in The 100 Club when they finish their playing careers, and will be presented with the official tie.

Current members of The 100 Club are as follows:

The 100 Club

Player

Career

Total Arsenal Apps

Alex Forbes

1948-1956

217

Vic Groves

1955-1964

185

David Herd

1955-1961

166

John Barnwell

1957-1964

138

Billy McCullough

1958-1966

253

Jimmy Magill

1959-1965

116

Terry Neill

1960-1970

241

Alan Skirton

1960-1966

145

George Eastham

1960-1966

207

Jonny MacLeod

1961-1964

101

David Court

1962-1970

175

Bob Wilson

1963-1974

234

Jim Furnell

1963-1968

141

Ian Ure

1963-1969

168

Jon Sammels

1963-1971

215

John Radford

1964-1976

379

Peter Simpson

1964-1978

370

Frank McLintock

1964-1973

314

Peter Storey

1965-1977

391

George Graham

1966-1972

227

Bob McNab

1966-1975

278

Pat Rice

1967-1980

397

Eddie Kelly

1969-1975

175

Charlie George

1969-1975

133

Ray Kennedy

1969-1974

158

Sammy Nelson

1969-1981

255

David Price

1973-1981

126

Liam Brady

1973-1980

235

Jimmy Rimmer

1974-1977

124

Frank Stapleton

1975-1981

225

David O'Leary

1975-1993

558

Graham Rix

1977-1988

351

Pat Jennings

1977-1984

237

Willie Young

1977-1981

170

Alan Sunderland

1977-1983

206

John Hollins

1979-1983

127

Brian Talbot

1979-1985

254

Paul Davis

1980-1994

351

Kenny Sansom

1980-1988

314

Stewart Robson

1981-1986

151

Tony Woodcock

1982-1986

131

Charlie Nicholas

1983-1987

151

Tony Adams

1983-2002

504

John Lukic

1984-1990

241

Viv Anderson

1984-1987

120

Martin Hayes

1985-1990

102

Paul Merson

1986-1997

327

Perry Groves

1986-1992

156

Alan Smith

1987-1995

264

Michael Thomas

1987-1991

163

Nigel Winterburn

1987-2000

440

Kevin Campbell

1988-1995

166

Lee Dixon

1988-2002

458

Steve Bould

1988-1999

287

David Seaman

1990-2003

405

Andy Linighan

1990-1996

118

David Hillier

1990-1996

104

Ian Wright

1991-1998

221

Ray Parlour

1992-2004

333

Martin Keown

1993-2004

332

Dennis Bergkamp

1995-2006

315

Patrick Vieira

1996-2005

279

Gilles Grimandi

1997-2002

114

Marc Overmars

1997-2000

100

Freddie Ljungberg

1998-2007

216

Nwankwo Kanu

1999-2004

119

Sylvain Wiltord

2000-2004

106

Robert Pires

2000-2006

189

Lauren

2000-2006

159

Sol Cambell

2001-2006

146

Jens Lehmann

2003-2011

148

A further 20 players will become members of ‘The 100 Club’ when they finish their careers.

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